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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,862.82, 344,809.66 and 135,141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,862.82, 344,809.66 and 135,141.59 is: 186,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,862.82 : 344,809.66 = 135,141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,862.82/344,809.66 = 135,141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,862.82x = 344,809.66 × 135,141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,862.82x = 46,598,125,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598,125,699.76/249,862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,494.84

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